Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-13


showed them the article in the Richmond
Dispatch of Sunday, July 10, headed in
bold letters, The Virginiss Side" They
were much amused at the boasts contained
in it, especially at the idea OF the Vliglnlas
carrying reporter in their boat 10 view
the struggling crews in the rear, rs with
only their crew they did not get near enough
to see the finish.
In regard to the Virgina's protest, on &C.
count of rough water, Mr.. Gibson, OF the
Columbia Boat Club, Of Washington, ID. T.,
who was referee in the State gig race, made
the following statement; The protest was
handed TO him about the middle OF the day;
MS reply was that the protest could not DC
considered then, and could only be consld-
ered at the time of the race, as no one couid
tell in what condition The water WOULD DC
four hours afterwards. At the time OF the
race nothing was said about the protest, the
Vireinias taxing their place. and starting
with the other crews, without saying q
word or making any complaint. That, In
point OF fact, the water was in fair condi-
ton at the start, and continued so for fully
one half the course.
Mr.. W. S. White, of the Rappahannock
Boat Club, remarked in the presence OF Two
witnesses that the water was in good condl-
zion, and that the Eirginias had nothing TO
complain OF on that score.
The regatta committee, being interviewed,
said that the statement in the Dispatch in
regard to Mr. Peyton's request to have an
other course selected is incorrect. The
chairman of the committee stated that on
Sunday Mr. Peyton approached him and
demanded that the finish stake should be
changed and put over on the other side OF
the river. The chairman replied that be
could not do this unless ordered by the
State Association Whereupon Mr.. Peyton,
in effect, said that his crew would not row
if the water was rough The chairman
replied that it was for his crew to decide
wheather or not they would row, but that if
they were not at the start fifteen minutes
before the race, that it would be rowed and
the prize awarded to the winning crew.
Mr.. Peyton replied that the Nirginias had
possession of the French cup and possession
was nine points in law. The inference
naturally was that they intended to keep
it, At which reply the chairman said AS
President of the State Association l de-
mand that the cup be here before the race"
Mr.. Peyton then left. 1t is but Just TO Mr..
Peyton to say, that he afterwards apollo.
gized for what he had said in heat. Every
one ut all acquainted with the river,
agrees that the course chosen was
the best that could have been
selected The course requested by
Mr.. Peyton was up what is known as the
"Swash channel" which has snags in it, and
is dangerous for boats to row in, to say moth
ing of its being three quarters OF mile from
the visitors who had come to SEQ the race.
In regard to the statement that the delegate
from the Alexandria club promised that no
matter how the wind blew he could and
would give SIN both course to row the race,
and that il was on his promise that the as
ISOLATION decided to go to Alexandria, Mr..
j. X. M. Norton. who was this delegate, was
seen and in reply to inquiries OF the GA
ZETTEs reporter said that the statement was
absurd and erroneous. Absurd i'll so far as
it alleged that he had assumed superhuman
powers in promising to control the elements
ard give smooth water, no matter now inc
wintS blew. Erroneous in alleging that AL
exandria was fixed upon as the place for the
regatta u,1on any promises of his. he also
said "Wbe " we went to the room TO decide
upon the pla,"e for holding the regatta, be,
fore the meeti,,g was called to order, had
few minutes la TX with the FreaerlcSsoufg
delegate, and. witi'out saying word about
the water. but, for OF her reasons, he became
in favor of Alexandria. He then went over
and had long talk with tho Rich
mond and Petersburg delegates. l
did not hear one word of what was SAID
among them After awhile lhe FREQ,
ercksburg delegate came over anu
told me that they had agreed upon - leXah,
dria as the place for the regatta but he haa
hard time doing it. The meeting was y.
once called. aud Mr.. Peyton, the RIchmono
delegate, arose and named Alexandria al,
ter the meeting adjourned some che SAID
they hoped the water would not be rough.
Ii was then | said that did not think IL
would be rough, as the water was generally
smooth at that season of the year.
1t must be borne in mind that no other
crew that took part in the regatta makes
any complaint in regard to the roughness OF
the water. A gig should certainly be aole
to stand as rough water as shell, anu tne
four cared shells and the single SOULS came
up to the start and rowed over the course
without complaint or protest. The Ola
Dominion consider that the first race was
only procession, with the Virginias at the
tail end, and the test of skill and merit was
proved in the second race, when they beat
the Columbus, who honestly and gracefully
Acknowledged that they rowed their best
and were fairly beaten"
Finally the Old Dominion crew indiVidu-
ally and collectively state that SO far as the
race of the 4th instant is concerned that
they have won the prizes fairly and do not
intend to have that point questioned; but il
the Richmond crew is not satisfied that q
fair test of merit and skill has been had,
they are willing to row the Virgin
las on any course the latter may select, for
suitable prize, such as four-oared she'll
and colors to the winning crew, and the los
ing crew to pay all expenses OF both crews
POLICE REPoRT-Last night was clear
and warm with three prisoners and foul
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following cases:
Louisa Simms arrested by officers Hayes
and Simpson for disorderly conduct, was
discharged.
Henry Banks, colored, arrested by officers
Grady and Davis, for fighting, was fined s.
and Geo. Boston, arrested on the same